AC5-Arts-Awards-2016November 14th 2017Arts Recognition Awards Celebrating 20 Years.Local Artist & Art Organizations to be honored.Our 20th year of honoring those who have made a significant artistic or philanthropic contribution to Contra Costa’s Arts and Culture.​

​A special recognition for this year's honorees will be given by the County Board of Supervisors on November 14, 2017 at 9:30 am.

• Sharon Redman, from Brentwood - Founder and Artistic Director of Vagabond Players. She celebrates Seniors talents by having them perform in her shows and this troupe of performers do shows at Senior centers, Assisted Living facilities and small venues in Central and East county.

All around the country an endearing phenomenon spearheaded by the senior community is taking root. It is the rise of Senior Theater as a vehicle to highlight the talents of creative folks over fifty.

Our mission is to contribute to the arts and the community by making theatre more accessible to older artists and audiences;

to educate seniors who participate in theater arts;

to dispel myths about aging;

to educate the community by bringing a positive image of aging;

and to celebrate the talents of older artists.

We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for our older adults by reaching across the barriers of age and fostering an understanding of community through participation on the arts.